Trusts and Estates

Experienced New York trusts and estates attorneys
The attorneys at Siegel & Siegel, P.C. possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:

Estate planning
Estate tax issues
Executorship duties
Guardianship
Living wills

Living trusts
Probate
Probate and will disputes
Wills drafting and execution
Estate planning

The experienced attorneys at New York’s Siegel & Siegel, P.C. can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

Probate
We apply our extensive knowledge about New York probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:

Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
Filing the will with the probate court in New York
Closing and opening bank accounts
Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate

Valuating the estate
Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
Paying taxes and other debts
Locating beneficiaries
Hiring professionals and experts when necessary

Probate disputes
When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. We have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Skillful mediators and litigators, we can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact the meticulous estate planning lawyers at Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
Call the firm at 212-721-5300 or contact us online.